medical MODERATE Updated 2026-05-06

Abbott Point Of Care Inc. recalls i-STAT G3+ cartridge; List Number: 03P78-26;

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Recalled Product

i-STAT G3+ cartridge; List Number: 03P78-26;

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Hazard / Issue

Approximately 7.6% of cartridges from specific i-STAT EG7+ (list number 03P76-25), i-STAT EG6+ (list number 03P77-25) and i-STAT G3+ (list number 03P78-26) cartridge lots in the U.S. marketplace may report higher than expected PCO2 and lower than expected pH results due to a manufacturing issue. A falsely high pCO2 together with a falsely low pH makes the blood gas appear as if the patient is in severe respiratory acidosis. If the clinician believes the values are real, it may trigger unnecessary or even harmful interventions such as unnecessary ventilator changes, unnecessary medications, potential harm from overcorrection, or delays in identifying true problems.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: List Number: 03P78-26; UDI-DI: 00054749005673; Lot number: N25221;

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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